Many breeders would like to identify Button
Quail chicks as soon as they hatch. This can be easy for some
varieties and impossible for others. Below are a series of 2
day old chicks of different down colors that will enable breeders
to identify some of the more obvious color varieties. Some varieties
especially combination of colors such as Silver Pearl and Smoky
are nearly impossible to separate at hatching. Same is true for
most combinations of Cinnamons. Use these as a guide and keep
in mind that there will be variability even in many of the same
color.

Normal
Chick - note the dark brown down and
prominent reddish strips on the head and back.